From Tyler, Child's Age 14 - 12/21/04 - IP#: 152.163.101.xxx Click here to reply
Today I took my daughter to the doctor for just her annual check up. She went in and did her thing, then at the end of it, the doctor called me from the waiting room, and shocked me by telling me that my 14 year old is weighing in at 197lbs. Last year she was at 159 which at that time was a little bit over what her ideal would be (the told us not to worry, she would grow out of it soon) and the year before that she was at 124. All the years before that she was right on target which where she should be. Now, I've noticed for awhile that my daughter has been chunkier then most of her peers, but my wife told me not to mention it to her, as it might upset her (nothing hurts worse then when your father tells you your fat she told me). The doctor told me that these excessive weight gains were putting hazards on her health since most if not all the 70lbs she has put in the last two years are... (view more)Today I took my daughter to the doctor for just her annual check up. She went in and did her thing, then at the end of it, the doctor called me from the waiting room, and shocked me by telling me that my 14 year old is weighing in at 197lbs. Last year she was at 159 which at that time was a little bit over what her ideal would be (the told us not to worry, she would grow out of it soon) and the year before that she was at 124. All the years before that she was right on target which where she should be. Now, I've noticed for awhile that my daughter has been chunkier then most of her peers, but my wife told me not to mention it to her, as it might upset her (nothing hurts worse then when your father tells you your fat she told me). The doctor told me that these excessive weight gains were putting hazards on her health since most if not all the 70lbs she has put in the last two years are fat, and if she continued this way she would be at 250lbs most likely by next year. He scheduled and appt. with a dietitian for after the new year. When we got to the car, I brought up the topic lightly, not knowing how she would react. Surprisingly, she took it very well. She told me that it didn't bother her being this size (despite the fact that both my wife and I weigh less than 180 pounds). I brought up the risks that were being imposed on her health, and that didn't bother her either. Nothing that I mentioned to her seemed to make a difference to her; she simply will not except that she needs to do something about her weight problem. My wife began to argue with her when we got home, which made matters worse. I'm not sure how to push the matter without making it worse. If any of you have any suggestions about how I can get through to her, I would appreciate them greatly. Happy Holidays. (view less)
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From Christina, Child's Age 16 - 12/21/04 - IP#: 24.233.80.xxx Click here to reply
Hi guys, First off, Happy Holidays! Well my daughter lost 20 lbs and now weights 120. Yet she think she needs to shed 10 more to be at her "ideal weight". Shes 5'2'' and very muscular. IS 110 is an ideal weight or 120? Hope to hear from you all soon! God bless.
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From Tyler, Child's Age 14 - 12/18/04 - IP#: 207.255.130.xxx Click here to reply
I'm 14 5'8" and 206 pounds! I need help! How do I tell my parents that I want to go on a diet? Thanks!
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From Jodie, Child's Age 15 - 12/11/04 - IP#: 62.255.32.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter is 165cm and 175lbs. I'm worried about her health but she gets very aggressive if I mention it. I've stopped buying 'goodies' and even set up a gym in my bedroom. She's not interested at all. Any ideas out there?
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From Mary, Child's Age 16 - 12/09/04 - IP#: 207.69.137.xxx Click here to reply
hello, well my teen is 16 years old and thinks she is fat, she works out everyday and eats healthy most of the time..I dont think she is fat, but what workouts and stuff can she do and what is a healthy weight for her
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From Megan, Child's Age 10 - 12/07/04 - IP#: 209.197.41.xxx Click here to reply
Well My child is 10 and is 160 she doesn't eat often just big servings when she does
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From Sabrina, Child's Age 12 - 12/06/04 - IP#: 66.129.192.xxx Click here to reply
how do u feel about yourself and your children please write back i would love to here your guyses point of veiw please reply
From John, Child's Age 12 - 12/06/04 - IP#: 192.203.40.xxx Click here to reply
Myself and my wife are both overweight. We have three boys, but I am really writing about Jordan. His two brothers were always overweight, but Jordan was always "normal."Â He has been the star of his basketball team for two years now and he is 12 years old. He is about 5 feet tall. About 6 months ago he broke both of his legs and was out of commission for about 6 weeks. During this time, I noticed that he put on some weight, but it didn't look like much. (He had casts on his legs and wore t-shirts all the time) It wasn't till he was better that we really found out. He was getting dressed to go back to school for his first day back when he called me upstairs. He could not button his pants! We tried another pair and it was the same thing. After calming him down, he got on a scale and to my surprise he weighed 120 pounds. He put on 20 pounds in 6 weeks. I gave him pants from... (view more)Myself and my wife are both overweight. We have three boys, but I am really writing about Jordan. His two brothers were always overweight, but Jordan was always "normal."Â He has been the star of his basketball team for two years now and he is 12 years old. He is about 5 feet tall. About 6 months ago he broke both of his legs and was out of commission for about 6 weeks. During this time, I noticed that he put on some weight, but it didn't look like much. (He had casts on his legs and wore t-shirts all the time) It wasn't till he was better that we really found out. He was getting dressed to go back to school for his first day back when he called me upstairs. He could not button his pants! We tried another pair and it was the same thing. After calming him down, he got on a scale and to my surprise he weighed 120 pounds. He put on 20 pounds in 6 weeks. I gave him pants from his older brother and sent him off to school. About a week later was his first basketball game back. The crowds were all expecting him (he used to be the star) but when he walked out on to the court with his team shirt tightly stretched around his new belly, I noticed some people talking amongst themselves. He didn't perform very well out there that night and came home later crying about his weight gain. He has since gained another 30 pounds and has become one of the worst players on the team. His self esteem is way down and all his friends are making fun of him. It was even mentioned in the sports section of the school's newspaper. We had to buy him almost all new clothes and his belly now hangs over his belt and he has developed a big double chin. I feel very bad for him and want to help but I don't know what to do. (view less)
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From Suzie, Child's Age 12 - 12/04/04 - IP#: 4.140.117.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter is fat help
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From Christina, Child's Age 10 - 12/03/04 - IP#: 24.233.68.xxx Click here to reply
I went to Italy this summer. Not once did I see a coke machine. Not once did I see a place that sold candies. I dont even think they have herd of chips. What I'm trying to say, is that here in America we are always bizzy so we need food on the go. Thats why we eat CRAP. Thats why 2/3rds of our population is overweight. Many Americans dont have the time to make nice meals for there family. So if your wondering why You and your child is overweight, look at what you eat and what you do. And change it NOW.
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From kara, Child's Age 12 - 12/02/04 - IP#: 207.144.246.xxx Click here to reply
my daughter weighs 142lbs. She does not look fat or chubby at all. but she thinks she is. she even plays basketball and dosent eat too much. why do you think my daughter weighs so much but dosent look like it? Is she overweight?
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From Jo-ann, Child's Age 12 - 12/01/04 - IP#: 4.140.117.xxx Click here to reply
My daughter is 12 yrs old and is about 5'3 and 135lbs. She wears a size 9 juniors whichis pretty big. I bought her a pair of pants last year for this year but she can't button them. I have found candy wrappers in her room. LAst year she weighed about 100 pounds so it is a drastic gain. Her belly is getting really large and she is starting to get a turkey neck. How can I help her?
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From Laura, Child's Age 12 - 11/30/04 - IP#: 80.134.41.xxx Click here to reply
I don't know where to start. I work full time. After divorce from my former husband i had to work again. My daughter was after school alone at home. I gave her money so she could get something to eat. In those two years she got fatter and fatter. I didn't realize how fat she got. Then i saw her in underwear, saw her huge belly, her fat thighs, and i was shocked. And i felt guilty because i hadn't have the time to cook for her and to give her healthy food. so what can i do? I still have to work full time, it's hard for me, too.
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From BoBo, Child's Age 13 - 11/24/04 - IP#: 70.240.194.xxx Click here to reply
Hello. My daughter is 13 and weighs 175 lbs. She went to Weight Watchers nad in 2 weeks she lost 7.5 lbs. Then she slowly gained it back after abut a yr and a half, she realized this was getting her nowhere. She then weighed the same as she started (I suppose it was god that she hadn't gained any--I don't know). So, now this is about half a yesr later and she has already gained 13 lbs. And (she and i both have hypothyroidism and take a pill everyday for it) lately her school owrk has been going down, she has a lack of energy, she seems sort of distnat and far of, and She eats non-stop. I dont know what to do about. If anyone has gone through this or can help me, please do! Thank you.
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From Caris, Child's Age 17 - 11/23/04 - IP#: 82.69.19.xxx Click here to reply
I really don't know what to do anymore. I was brought up in a very poor family where we hardly had any food. I managed to get out and get a good job and I vowed that my daughter would have everything she wanted. She always had big meals and we would celebrate everything with a big slap up meal. I've put on a little weight over the years (well 50lbs to be exact which has put me at 180lbs) but I'm worried sick about my daughter. I don't know how I didn't realise she'd got so big. She's having problems walking around and ends up panting and red faced after she walked up the stairs. I'd guess she was around 450/500lbs at 5'4. I fear her life is in danger. The last straw was actually seeing her in her underwear last night. Her belly hangs half way down her legs and she has huge rolls of fat on her thighs. Her morbid obesity is actually deforming her body. I don't want to deprive her but I'm... (view more)I really don't know what to do anymore. I was brought up in a very poor family where we hardly had any food. I managed to get out and get a good job and I vowed that my daughter would have everything she wanted. She always had big meals and we would celebrate everything with a big slap up meal. I've put on a little weight over the years (well 50lbs to be exact which has put me at 180lbs) but I'm worried sick about my daughter. I don't know how I didn't realise she'd got so big. She's having problems walking around and ends up panting and red faced after she walked up the stairs. I'd guess she was around 450/500lbs at 5'4. I fear her life is in danger. The last straw was actually seeing her in her underwear last night. Her belly hangs half way down her legs and she has huge rolls of fat on her thighs. Her morbid obesity is actually deforming her body. I don't want to deprive her but I'm scared that carrying an extra 300/350lbs of fat will put such strain on her heart that it will just give out. I've begged her to stop eating but she gets angry and crys. I've tried to get her to exercise but even on a slow walk she's dripping in sweat and unable to go on after about 100 feet. PLEASE HELP ME. (view less)
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